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Symptom:
PINCH SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN
When Monitored and Set Condition:
PINCH SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN
When Monitored: Whenever the Power Liftgate is operating.
Set Condition: The power liftgate module has detected the pinch sensor circuit voltage is
above 4.6 volts.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE - PINCH SENSOR OPEN
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE OPEN
PINCH SENSOR GROUND OPEN
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR OPEN
LEFT PINCH SENSOR OPEN
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE OPEN
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the liftgate several times.
With the DRBIIIt, read DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay PINCH SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance of the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit between the Pinch Sensor
Signal and the Ground circuit (cavity 20) in the C2 connector.
Is the resistance below 22000.0 ohms?All
No®Go To 3
Ye s®Replace the Power Liftgate Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
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Symptom:
PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
When Monitored and Set Condition:
PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
When Monitored: Whenever the Power Liftgate is operating.
Set Condition: The power liftgate module has detected the pinch sensor circuit voltage is
shorted to ground.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND CIRCUIT
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE - SHORT TO GROUND
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR - SHORT TO GROUND
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE - SHORT TO GROUND
LEFT PINCH SENSOR - SHORT TO GROUND
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE SHORT TO GROUND
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the liftgate several times.
With the DRBIIIt, read DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay PINCH SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance of the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit between the Pinch Sensor
Signal and the Ground circuits in the C2 connector.
Is the resistance below 20.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit for a short to the Ground
circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
3 Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit.
Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Replace the Power Liftgate Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
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Symptom:
*POWER LIFTGATE INOPERATIVE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC'S PRESENT
MODULE RESPONSE
INTERMITTENT PROBLEM
SYSTEM TESTS
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIItcheck for response from the Body Computer and the Power
Liftgate Modules
Is there response from both modules?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to symptom list for problems related to COMMUNICA-
TION.
2 With the DRBIIIt, read DTCs in POWER LIFTGATE and BODY COMPUTER.
Are any Power Liftgate related codes present?All
Ye s®Refer to symptom list for problems related to POWER LIFT-
GATE.
No®Go To 3
3 This test will determine what inhibited the Power Liftgate from operating properly.
With the DRBIIIt, select POWER LIFTGATE, MISCELLANEOUS, LAST INHIBIT
MONITOR.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay any INHIBIT REASONS?All
Ye s®Check for any binding conditions or other restrictions that may
prevent proper operation. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as
a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
No®Go To 4
4 Ensure Liftgate is fully closed before proceeding.
With the DRBIIItselect SYSTEM TEST.
Perform the Open, Close, Latch Cinch, Latch Release and Relay tests.
Did any test fail?All
Ye s®Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors.
No®Test Complete.
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POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
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Symptom:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN
When Monitored and Set Condition:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN
When Monitored: Anytime the Power Sliding Door Module is awake.
Set Condition: If the Power Sliding Door Modules internal thermistor becomes open, this
code will set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power sliding door several times from stop to stop if possible.
With the DRBIIIt, read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH?All
Ye s®Replace the Power Sliding Door Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®No problem found at this time.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
834
POWER DOORS - SLIDING
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Symptom:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
When Monitored and Set Condition:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
When Monitored: Anytime the Power Sliding Door Module is awake.
Set Condition: If the Power Sliding Door Modules internal thermistor is shorted, this
code will set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power sliding door several times from stop to stop if possible.
With the DRBIIIt, read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW?All
Ye s®Replace the Power Sliding Door Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®No problem found at this time.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
835
POWER DOORS - SLIDING
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Symptom:
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO CURRENT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO CURRENT
When Monitored: Whenever the power sliding door in operating in the closing direction.
Set Condition: The cinch operation was not completed in 4 seconds and the current did
not build up to stall level. This code is set only during the cinching operation after a 4
second time out.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
BINDING DOOR
CINCH/RELEASE MOTOR CLUTCH DRIVER WIRE OPEN
CINCH/RELEASE MOTOR LATCH DRIVER WIRE OPEN
CINCH/RELEASE MOTOR UNLATCH DRIVER WIRE OPEN
LATCH ASSEMBLY
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power sliding door several times if possible.
With the DRBIIIt, read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO CURRENT?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the
door several times and check for any binding or other obstruc-
tions.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Examine the door for proper fit and alignment, loose/ hard or torn seals, worn teeth
on the rack and gear (lower drive unit) or anything that would cause an obstruction
to proper operation.
Manually operate the other sliding door or of a known good vehicle and notice the
effort needed to open and close.
Compare the effort needed on the disabled door.
Does it take more effort to operate the door than it should?All
Ye s®Refer to Service information for the related symptom(s).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
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POWER DOORS - SLIDING
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Symptom:
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO PAWL TRANSITION
When Monitored and Set Condition:
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO PAWL TRANSITION
When Monitored: Whenever the power sliding door in operating.
Set Condition: The pawl switch was not detected as returning to ground during the
transition between secondary and primary cinch operation. NOTE: The door may not be
fully cinched during this condition. The door may cinch to primary but not be fully seated
and may pop off back to secondary.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
BINDING DOOR
GROUND WIRE OPEN
PAWL SWITCH SENSE WIRE OPEN
PAWL SWITCH SENSE WIRE SHORT TO GROUND
PAWL SWITCH
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: This DTC will only set during the cinching operation after the 4
second time out. This may make it difficult to reproduce.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power sliding door several times if possible.
With the DRBIIIt, read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO PAWL TRANSI-
TION?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the
door several times and check for any binding or other obstruc-
tions.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Examine the door for proper fit and alignment, loose/ hard or torn seals, worn teeth
on the rack and gear (lower drive unit) or anything that would cause an obstruction
to proper operation.
Manually operate the other sliding door or of a known good vehicle and notice the
effort needed to open and close.
Compare the effort needed on the disabled door.
Does it take more effort to operate the door than it should?All
Ye s®Refer to Service information for the related symptom(s).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
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POWER DOORS - SLIDING
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Symptom:
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - OVERCURRENT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - OVERCURRENT
When Monitored: Whenever the power sliding door is operating in the closing direction.
Set Condition: The latch motor stall current of 6.2 amps has been detected, or a time-out
has occurred with no pawl or ratchet failure. This code is set during the power cinching
operation.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
BINDING DOOR
CINCH/RELEASE MOTOR LATCH DRIVER WIRE OPEN
CINCH/RELEASE MOTOR UNLATCH DRIVER WIRE OPEN
CINCH/RELEASE MOTOR LATCH DRIVER WIRE SHORT TO GROUND
CINCH/RELEASE MOTOR UNLATCH DRIVER WIRE SHORT TO GROUND
LATCH ASSEMBLY
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power sliding door several times if possible.
With the DRBIIIt, read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH-OVERCURRENT?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the
door several times and check for any binding or other obstruc-
tions.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Examine the door for proper fit and alignment, loose/ hard or torn seals, worn teeth
on the rack and gear (lower drive unit) or anything that would cause an obstruction
to proper operation.
Manually operate the other sliding door or of a known good vehicle and notice the
effort needed to open and close.
Compare the effort needed on the disabled door.
Does it take more effort to operate the door than it should?All
Ye s®Refer to Service information for the related symptom(s).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
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POWER DOORS - SLIDING